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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.91, 26,559.35 and 14,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.91, 26,559.35 and 14,664.68 is: 20,245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.91 : 26,559.35 = 14,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.91/26,559.35 = 14,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.91x = 26,559.35 × 14,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.91x = 389,484,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,484,368.76/19,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.67

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